title: Scrotal septocutaneous island flap for the reconstruction of the urethral fistula.
abstract: We report the reconstruction of the urethral fistula using a scrotal septocutaneous island flap. A scrotal septocutaneous island flap is supplied by vascular networks in the scrotal septum area from both perineal arteries and posterior scrotal arteries. This flap is divided into two flaps, one for urethral lining and the other for the skin defect. We found it to be a simple, useful, and reliable alternative to other local flaps. However, hairless skin of the scrotum must be used for the urethral lining. The musculocutaneous flap is also reliable. However, use of the scrotal septocutaneous island flap can save the musculocutaneous flap for secondary procedures.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Plastic Surgery, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sakai
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Soeda
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yoshii
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010502:Perineum / Q000098:blood supply; D012611:Scrotum / Q000098:blood supply*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000502:physiology; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000601:surgery*